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Resources Shares

The ASX many mining and resource shares, including the likes of Adani, BHP, Fortescue Metals and Rio Tinto. Read independent stock market news, commentary and opinion — plus get the names of some ASX resource shares to buy now — from The Motley Fool.

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Gold vs silver. Here's where I'd put my money in 2026

| Aaron Teboneras

Precious metals are back in focus, but gold and silver carry very different risk profiles.

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Silver is on fire. Why prices just jumped 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Silver surges 7% as trade tensions and safe-haven demand drive prices sharply higher.

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Why are commodity prices going crazy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Certain commodities have a multitude of tailwinds. Here are 4 that are up 25% to 70% in just one month.

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Revealed: BHP and 4 other ASX 200 mining stocks rank among top global copper producers

| Bart Bogacz

The numbers are in.

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How to take the guesswork out of getting exposure to the mining sector

| Cameron England

Investing in companies' royalty streams instead of the companies themselves can be an option for the risk-averse investor.

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Resources Shares

Which ASX mining share is up 2,800% this year?

| Bronwyn Allen

Say WHAT?!

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If I'd put $3k into this ASX mining stock at the start of 2025, I'd now have $495,000

| Bart Bogacz

Pretty good return.

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Own BHP shares? Here is the miner's outlook on the iron ore price in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP says global iron ore demand will gradually broaden beyond China as developing regions drive future growth.

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Recent Resources Shares News

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Whitehaven Coal acquires Winchester South stake from Rio Tinto for US$200 million

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The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price has fallen sharply today despite announcing a major acquisition...

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Galaxy Resources Limited posts full-year EBITDA of $52 million

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price has fallen lower despite posting EBITDA of $52 million this morning...

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Should you buy gold stocks before the market crash?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to invest in gold stocks?

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Why Alumina Limited is flying

| Carin Pickworth

Alumina Limited (ASX: AWC) are at the top of the S&P/ASX 200 gains today

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This mining services company is zooming, but big names have bowed out

| Carin Pickworth

Significant selling activity on the Ausdrill Limited (ASX: ASL) register could rattle investors

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Why the lithium miners are bouncing back

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price and the Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price are bouncing back…

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Why the Santos Ltd share price pushed higher today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price has pushed higher on Wednesday after receiving a double boost...

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Kidman Resources Ltd shares just stormed to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) share price has stormed to a record high today. Here’s what you need to know…

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3 small caps doing big things on the ASX this week

| Carin Pickworth

From little things big things should grow for these emergent small caps such as Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS).

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3 exciting small cap resources shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Artemis Resources Ltd (ASX:ARV) shares are one of three in the resources sector that I think are worth watching…

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Rio Tinto Limited offloads Hail Creek and Valeria to Glencore for $1.7 billion

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after the mining giant struck a deal…

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Lithium miners fall on ATO investigation

| Tristan Harrison

The lithium miners have fallen after it was revealed the ATO is investigating lithium miners.

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Two under the radar small caps analysts think you should buy

| Carin Pickworth

Analysts have slapped a buy on these 2 small caps

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Should you buy these 3 ASX resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares and two others in the resources sector?

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Expert warning of a new potential oil price crash ahead that could sink the sector

| Brendon Lau

The oil market has proven to be far more resilient than many had feared but a price crash could be…

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Credit Suisse upgrades Aurizon Holdings Ltd to outperform

| Carin Pickworth

Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ) “likely surprise to the upside” for FY18

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Why the Kidman Resources Ltd share price jumped 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) share price has surged 7% higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Why the Sundance Energy Australia Ltd share price fell 18% today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Sundance Energy Australia Ltd (ASX:SEA) share price was one of the worst performers on the ASX on Friday. Here's…

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Why the Argosy Minerals Limited share price jumped 7.5% higher

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The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price has been a big mover on Thursday. Here's why...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price is one of three tipped to climb higher by top brokers…

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Why lithium miner Altura Mining Ltd is rocketing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Altura Mining Ltd (ASX:AJM) share price is

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Should you buy these ASX resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) shares and two others?

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These 3 gold shares are up as investors buy "safe-haven" stocks

| Carin Pickworth

Investors flock to these “safe haven” gold stocks despite S&P/ASX 200 downturn.

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Why OZ Minerals Limited is picking a fight with heavyweight BHP Billiton Limited

| Carin Pickworth

OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) faces power hurdle as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) bows out.

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3 ASX oil shares dragged down by Rex Tillerson's firing

| Carin Pickworth

Enthusiasm for oil has been undercut globally as crude oil prices plunge.

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The lithium miners have been crushed in 2018

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of six in the lithium industry falling hard in 2018. Should…

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Why the St Barbara Ltd share price is falling today 

| Tommaso Autorino

St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) had to suspend production at its Simberi gold mine. Here’s why… 

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Why Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has had a disappointing day of trade. Here's what you need to…

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Aurizon Holdings Ltd responds to QCA's imposed profit cut

| Carin Pickworth

Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ) shares are down as QCA response logged

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Northern Star Resources Ltd announces growth plans

| Carin Pickworth

Investors measured in their reaction to an $80 million acquisition by Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST).

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S&P/ASX 200 down but these 5 commodity players are up

| Carin Pickworth

The S&P/ASX 200 had a subdued start, but these 5 commodity players are rising.

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Should you buy these 3 top resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) shares and two other resources stars?

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Woodside Petroleum Limited is to operate the Scarborough gas field

| Tristan Harrison

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) is going to operate the Scarborough gas field.

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Morgans: Mineral Deposits Limited shares are a buy

| Carin Pickworth

Small cap miner Mineral Deposits Limited (ASX:MDL) upgraded.

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Will ALS Ltd flop or fly?

| Carin Pickworth

All eyes on ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ) as its results presentation looms.

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Why the Avz Minerals Ltd share price stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price has stormed higher on Monday after announcing a potential investment and off-take agreement…

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Why I don't like miners as long term buy and holds

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I’m not excited about Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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Why Newcrest Mining Limited shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) share price has sunk lower during morning trade after issues at its key Cadia…

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Here's what is happening in the resources sector today

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is one of many on the move in the resources sector today. Here's…

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Why the Blackham Resources Ltd share price rocketed 30% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Blackham Resources Ltd (ASX:BLK) share price has been a huge mover during morning trade. Here's why…

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